The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 28,100

€ 15,500

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.59 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft